Laura Byrne and Matty 'J' Johnson welcome third child, a daughter named Poppy Pearl

Laura Byrne and Matty 'J' Johnson have welcomed their third child together, a daughter named Poppy Pearl Johnson. Poppy was born late Saturday, the couple announced in an Instagram post, revealing the newborn’s full name: Poppy Pearl Johnson. "Third time really is a charm. Our sweet little Poppy girl is here and we are all utterly obsessed with every inch of you," the pair wrote. "Poppy Pearl Johnson welcome to the world precious one."

Laura and Matty’s public note comes after months of anticipation surrounding the couple’s growing family. The pair first revealed the pregnancy in a Life Uncut episode, where Laura described the moment as a surprise and a miracle. The news followed a public reveal of the baby’s sex earlier in the year, when Laura confirmed they were expecting another daughter.

In April, Laura announced the gender of the third child during a live gender reveal on KIIS FM’s The Pick Up, hosted by Laura and Brittany Hockley. The moment culminated in the host declaring, "It’s a girl!" as Laura cut into a cake revealing pink layers. The moment was shared with listeners, and Matty later joked on air, asking, "Am I capable of producing boys? Let’s go again. Let’s go for a fourth." Laura echoed the sentiment, celebrating the fact that three little girls would share the home and, she said, three little sisters would grow up together.

The couple’s two older daughters are Marlie-Mae, born in 2019, and Lola, born in 2021. Laura Byrne, a former Bachelor Australia contestant who appeared on the show in 2017, has publicly documented her family journey with Matty Johnson, a former Bachelor star, on her Life Uncut podcast. The pair have spoken openly about balancing work, parenting, and their evolving family dynamic as they raise three girls.

Laura announced her pregnancy on Life Uncut, describing the moment as miraculous. She said, "It turns out, we’re having baby number three! I’m pregnant, guys!" She explained that she found out early in the pregnancy not because of symptoms but due to a friend’s comment that prompted a test. Laura recounted that she discovered she was pregnant while Matty was filming I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in South Africa, and she kept the news to herself until she was about two and a half months along.

On her Two Doting Dads podcast, Matty noted that the baby is expected in October. He described how the couple planned for a third child and how their timeline aligned with their reality TV lives. The couple has said they feel incredibly lucky to welcome three daughters and anticipate what the future holds for their growing family.

Poppy Pearl Johnson joins Marlie-Mae and Lola as the Johnsons’ trio of daughters, promising a house full of pink, laughter, and the everyday adventures that come with a bustling family. The couple have not announced any changes to their public projects or schedules, but their fans have flooded social media with congratulations, celebrating a new chapter for the family.